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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1# Diagnozio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leicester pinned against the cage. Leicester gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Leicester works the jab nicely. Leicester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diagnozio's head backwards. Leicester lands a jab. Leicester scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Diagnozio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diagnozio fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Diagnozio. That's going to take a lot out of him. Leicester lands with a nice combination. Diagnozio backs away looking to recover.#ROC2# Diagnozio is rocked!#KD2# Leicester drops Diagnozio with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Diagnozio looks back up at him and smiles so Leicester waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Diagnozio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crack! Leicester connects with the perfect overhand right and Diagnozio falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Leicester!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christian Leicester! In his post fight interview, Christian Leicester started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Diagnozio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in West's guard. Diagnozio is standing up over West. West looks to escape but Diagnozio dives into side control.
#REVR# Diagnozio happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2# Diagnozio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diagnozio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Diagnozio is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down West's shoulder. That is not cool. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# West is trying to control Diagnozio's posture but Diagnozio avoids it. West seems a little lost for a moment, as Diagnozio dominates the positioning. West is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diagnozio is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Diagnozio controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2# West has left one of his arms exposed and Diagnozio doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. West screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Diagnozio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Guerrero shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diagnozio is trying to defend but Guerrero finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2# Diagnozio actively working from the bottom here. Diagnozio works his way to full guard. Good work. Guerrero could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2# Diagnozio is looking to cinch up a triangle. Guerrero throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Diagnozio's body to avoid the submission. Diagnozio has instead reached around Guerrero's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Diagnozio arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mario Diagnozio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Parker pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Parker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roberts uses from the top position. Parker is trying to control the position but Roberts postures up. Roberts trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom. Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parker works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Roberts sitting in guard here, content to control. Parker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Parker tries to get out of the position. Parker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Roberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roberts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2# Parker is working an open guard so Roberts takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1# Roberts misses with a head kick.
Parker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Roberts throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range. #CL2# Roberts takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Roberts darts in and clinches Parker up against the cage. Roberts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Roberts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roberts stops a takedown attempt from Parker.
Roberts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parker has him pressed against the cage. Roberts tries to break the clinch but Parker is controlling the position. #T2# Roberts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Parker goes for a takedown attempt but Roberts pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roberts throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely. Parker throws a big counter combination but Roberts scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Roberts moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Dan Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing. Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# so Parker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2# Roberts has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Parker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD# Parker shoots in and bounces Roberts off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Parker's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now. #SU# Parker gets to his feet - Roberts follows without any prompting. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Parker. #ES2# Roberts explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Roberts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4# Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roberts wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him. Parker is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Parker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roberts as he jumps to the side. Roberts throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease. Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Roberts forces Parker back against the cage and clinches. Roberts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Roberts leaning against his opponent.
Roberts prevents the takedown attempt.
Roberts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Roberts dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Roberts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Parker tries to counter with a takedown but Roberts is quick to defend against it.#CL2# Roberts has Parker up against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD# Parker is trying to trip Roberts. He has hold of a leg but Roberts is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Parker persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Roberts wants to stand but Parker is controlling the position. Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving. Roberts looking for a sweep. Not yet Roberts, not yet. Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1# Parker lands a couple of digs. Parker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Roberts working a defensive guard here.
Parker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Roberts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parker's guard. #REVB# Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Roberts looking to pass the guard. Parker looking for a sweep. Not yet Parker, not yet. Parker keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully. #T2# Parker wants to get back to his feet but Roberts is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Roberts looking to sit in guard and control but Parker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Roberts trying to control the position.
Parker throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely. Parker throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SUB# Parker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roberts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roberts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roberts! #REVB# Roberts throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Roberts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Roberts trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom. Parker is looking to regain half guard here but Roberts keeps moving and retains side control. #T4# Parker is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Roberts looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Roberts passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Parker! Roberts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parker is looking to escape. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Roberts is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Roberts will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Roberts throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Parker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roberts defends well and Parker ends up having to push Roberts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2# Roberts drives through and clinches with Parker against the cage.
Roberts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Roberts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parker is defending well for now. Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Parker is controlling him. Roberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Parker won't allow it.
Parker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roberts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roberts is pressed up against the cage. Parker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roberts down to the mat. Roberts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him. Roberts attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Parker fails to land the takedown.#T1# Roberts moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Roberts throws a one two combo.
#ROC2# Parker is rocked! Roberts throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range. Parker is looking to clinch but Roberts is avoiding it.
Roberts is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2# Roberts clinches up against the cage. Parker is working for takedown but Roberts is calmly controlling the position for now. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Roberts can't break the clinch.
Parker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roberts walks away with a smile on his face. Parker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Parker doesn't succeed with the takedown and Roberts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Oh Parker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2##CL2# Roberts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Roberts has had enough of the clinch but Parker keeps him there for the moment. Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parker seems to have got his legs back now. Roberts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards. Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Roberts tries to break the clinch but Parker is controlling the position. Roberts can't break the clinch.
Roberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Parker won't allow it.
Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parker has Roberts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roberts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Roberts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Stalling in the clinch from Roberts.
Roberts wants to break free but Parker has control.
#T3# Roberts wants to break free but Parker has control.
Roberts prevents the takedown attempt.
Roberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Parker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roberts prevents it.
Roberts can't break the clinch.
Roberts slows down the pace here.
Roberts wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Roberts's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Parker looking for a takedown. Roberts is trying to break free. Roberts is trying to break free. Roberts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parker has him pressed against the cage. Parker is trying to drag Roberts to the mat but Roberts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Roberts is trying to break free. Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Parker tries to stall but Roberts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Roberts is trying to break free. Josh Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dan Roberts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Parker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roberts's brow.
And that's the end of the fight! Dan Roberts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Roberts has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Roberts! A relieved looking Dan Roberts thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. Josh Parker spoke after the fight, saying 'It was great to just get a chance to fight in the cage. You never lose you only learn. Now i will Train an train so that next time i get that win.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Cancer rushes Manzo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Cancer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2# It looks like Francesco Manzo has been cut. Manzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Cancer stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Cancer on the inside. #TD# Manzo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Manzo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Cancer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Manzo wants to sweep but no luck. Manzo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cancer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Manzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manzo won't allow Cancer to get back to his feet. Cancer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Manzo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1# Manzo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Cancer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manzo is one step ahead there. Cancer is looking to stand up but Manzo isn't so interested in that idea. Manzo controlling from the top position. Manzo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cancer for as long as he can get away with. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Cancer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manzo is one step ahead there. Manzo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Manzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cancer sprawls well. Cancer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manzo gets slowly back to his feet.#TD# Manzo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Cancer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manzo is controlling him. Manzo landing some decent shots from guard. Manzo content to stall in guard here. #T3# Manzo advances to half guard. Manzo is taking a breather. Cancer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Manzo working the head and body with strikes. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manzo in particular looking to stall. Manzo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Manzo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Cancer missing with punches from the bottom.
#T4# The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manzo connects with a nice short shot to Cancer's temple. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cancer is trying to escape back to his feet but Manzo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Manzo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Cancer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Manzo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Manzo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Francesco Manzo's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Cancer looks for a takedown but Manzo sprawls well. Francesco Manzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cancer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cancer moves in looking to clinch but Manzo pushes him off. Manzo shoots in for a takedown but Cancer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Cancer tries to clinch up but Manzo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Cancer moves into the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Cancer. Cancer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2# Francesco Manzo's cut is getting worse. Manzo jumps guard but Cancer stands there with Manzo around his waist. Manzo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cancer pushes Manzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cancer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Come on Cancer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manzo jumps guard but Cancer stands there with Manzo around his waist. Manzo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Manzo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cancer avoiding damage.
Cancer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1# Cancer lands a nice uppercut. A short left from Cancer. Cancer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manzo backwards. Manzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cancer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manzo backwards. Cancer lands a nice uppercut. Manzo takes a shot to the head. Cancer lands a nice uppercut. Cancer working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cancer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2# Francesco Manzo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Cancer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manzo backwards. Manzo looking to slow down the pace here. Cancer scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cancer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manzos head. Cancer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2# Cancer avoiding damage.
Cancer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A shot in the inside from Cancer. Manzo jumps guard but Cancer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Cancer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2# Jeez, Francesco Manzo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Cancer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cancer scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2# Manzo is rocked! Manzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Oh Manzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Manzo goes for a takedown attempt but Cancer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Cancer has Manzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Manzo seems to have got his legs back now. A short right from Cancer. Cancer lands a shoulder strike. Cancer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Francesco Manzo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fcuk Cancer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1# Lowe throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
#CL2# Parker moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2# Parker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lowe is not content to let Parker control the position. Nice strikes from Parker there. Lowe is trying to stand.
Lowe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Parker. #SUB2# Parker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lowe has managed to free his arm - good work. Lowe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Parker. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker wants to pass the guard but Lowe is defending well. Parker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1# Parker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lowe defending well though. Lowe taking some punishment here, with Parker in his half guard. Lowe regains full guard. Nicely done. Parker stays in close to Lowe's body and controls the position. Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lowe is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Lowe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parker is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Parker has gone for a leg lock! Lowe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Parker's guard.#REVR# Lowe stopping the sweep attempt from Parker. Lowe throws an elbow that misses. Parker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lowe's guard. Nice move by Parker!#REVB##T2# Parker postures up and lands a big shot to Lowe's brow. #SUB# Lowe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Parker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lowe's guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Lowe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lowe, not yet. Parker throwing strikes from guard but Lowe blocks nicely. Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Lowe.#T3# Lowe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Parker controls the pace. Parker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lowe's head. Parker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Parker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Parker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Parker stops Lowe from standing up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Parker pushing down on Lowe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Parker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2# Parker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lowe is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2# Parker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lowe has managed to free his arm - good work. Parker is nestled in close to Lowe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2# Parker in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lowe tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Parker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Parker! An out of breath Josh Parker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Manzo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rubenstein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Rubenstein is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Manzo has just dragged him back down to the mat. Manzo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rubenstein's shoulder. That is not cool. Rubenstein taking a bit of punishment here - Manzo scoring with strikes. Rubenstein is being controlled here. Rubenstein tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. The referee is taking a good look at Rubenstein as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Manzo!
Rubenstein is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rubenstein is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Manzo is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Manzo gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Manzo gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Manzo apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Francesco Manzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Manzo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Manzo forces his way into half guard. Rubenstein on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1# Manzo is figuring out what he wants to do next. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Manzo is nestled in close to Rubenstein, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Manzo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rubenstein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Rubenstein tries to kick Manzo off but Manzo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Manzo controlling the pace. Manzo scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Manzo not doing much here.
Manzo looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Rubenstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Manzo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Manzo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Ground and pound from Manzo. #T2# Still in half guard, Manzo seems content to control. Manzo lands strikes from half guard. Manzo lands with a punch from half guard. Manzo trying to control the pace. Rubenstein wants to get back to his feet. Rubenstein is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manzo scores with a couple of nice shots. Manzo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Rubenstein wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rubenstein is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Manzo lands with a punch from half guard. Manzo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Rubenstein tries to kick Manzo off in order to stand up. Manzo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3# Manzo cracks Rubenstein with a big right hand but Rubenstein just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Manzo lands a decent elbow from side control. Rubenstein is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Manzo has just dragged him back down to the mat. Manzo takes a little break here. Rubenstein wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Manzo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rubenstein to see if he's OK. Manzo controls the position.#T4# Rubenstein wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Rubenstein tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Rubenstein wants to try and get back to his feet. Manzo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Manzo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Manzo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rubenstein hang on? Manzo lands a couple of good shots and Rubenstein has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Manzo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rubenstein's body.
Rubenstein trying to get back to his feet but Manzo is in full control for now. Can Rubenstein hold on?! Manzo is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Manzo dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Manzo walks into a jab. Rubenstein is looking to clinch but Manzo is avoiding it.
#TD# Manzo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rubenstein to the ground. Manzo is now in Rubenstein's guard. Manzo postures up and lands a big shot to Rubenstein's brow. Manzo won't allow Rubenstein to get back to his feet. Manzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1# Rubenstein fails in his attempt to clinch. Manzo fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Rubenstein raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Manzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rubenstein's waist but Rubenstein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manzo off to one side. Manzo misses with a takedown attempt and Rubenstein counters with a series of strikes. Manzo will be more careful next time no doubt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Manzo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Manzo fails with a takedown attempt. Manzo looks for a takedown but Rubenstein sprawls well. Manzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rubenstein as he jumps to the side. Spencer Rubenstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rubenstein tries to clinch up but Manzo circles away and keeps his distance.#TD# Manzo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Manzo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Rubenstein pushes Manzo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Manzo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Manzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubenstein can do to turn this around?#T2# Rubenstein seems a little lost for a moment, as Manzo dominates the positioning. Manzo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Francesco Manzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rubenstein is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Manzo has just dragged him back down to the mat. Manzo working the body and head with strikes. Rubenstein takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Manzo looks up at the clock and then as Rubenstein takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Manzo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Manzo taking a breather here. #T3# Manzo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rubenstein to see if he's OK. Rubenstein wants to get back to his feet. Manzo working the ground and pound. Manzo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rubenstein is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Manzo controls the position. Manzo cracks Rubenstein with an elbow. That is naaassty. Manzo prevents Rubenstein from escaping the position. Rubenstein takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Manzo lands a decent elbow from side control. Manzo scoring with punches from side control. Manzo prevents Rubenstein from escaping the position.#T4# Manzo lands some shots froms side control. Manzo cracks Rubenstein with a big elbow. Rubenstein is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Rubenstein is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Manzo working the head and body with strikes. Manzo grinds an elbow into Rubenstein's temple. Rubenstein seems a little lost for a moment, as Manzo dominates the positioning. Manzo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Manzo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rubenstein to see if he's OK. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Manzo looks up at the clock and then as Rubenstein takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Manzo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rubenstein bucks up and tries to throw Manzo off but instead Manzo has got his back! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Manzo dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD# Rubenstein tries to sprawl but Manzo drives through with a takedown into half guard. Manzo scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Rubenstein tries to kick Manzo off but Manzo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Rubenstein on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Manzo prevents Rubenstein from standing back up.
Manzo working the head and body with strikes. Manzo looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manzo connects with a nice short shot to Rubenstein's temple. Rubenstein pushes Manzo off looking to stand but Manzo dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manzo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Rubenstein is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manzo scores with a couple of nice shots. Manzo prevents Rubenstein from standing back up.
Manzo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1# Rubenstein is looking to get back to is feet but Manzo passes into side control.
Manzo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rubenstein down.
Manzo landing strikes. Manzo taking a breather here. Manzo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rubenstein! Manzo controlling from mount. Manzo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rubenstein looks a forlorn figure.
Rubenstein wants to try and get back to his feet.#T2# Manzo is landing with some decent strikes but Rubenstein is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Manzo landing shots from mount. Manzo controlling from mount. Manzo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Rubenstein is trying to get back to his feet but can't. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Manzo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Manzo looking to finish Rubenstein with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rubenstein! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rubenstein wants to try and get back to his feet. Manzo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Manzo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC# Rubenstein is rocked! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Manzo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rubenstein is still in real trouble! Can Manzo finish him?#T3# Manzo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Manzo unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Rubenstein wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Manzo celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Manzo!
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Date: Oct 16, 2017 |
#R1# Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Massey's waist but Massey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side. #TD# Massey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Parker tries to escape but Massey is in control. The ground and pound from Massey seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Parker is pushing Massey's head away, looking to escape. Massey manages to hold on to the position though. Massey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Massey goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Parker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Massey but great work by Parker. Massey pushes Parker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Parker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2# Parker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Massey, who protects the arm well. #ES# Massey explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD# Massey feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1# Massey won't allow Parker to get back to his feet. Massey throws a strike but Parker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Massey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Parker throwing strikes but missing. Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Massey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Massey is trying to keep Parker in close.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Parker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Parker prevents Massey from getting back to his feet. Parker wants to control from the top but Massey keeps moving. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Parker trying to control but Massey is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Massey. #T3##SUB# Massey is trying to get an arm triangle but Parker is defending well. Parker is trying to control Massey's posture but Massey avoids it. #SUB# Massey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Parker sneaks back into half guard.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Parker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Parker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Massey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Massey's back! Massey trying to get back to his feet but Parker is in full control for now. Parker is landing with strikes. Massey can't take much more of this. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Massey rolls, trying to escape but Parker keeps control of the position.
#SUB2# Massey is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Parker gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Parker will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Parker tries to bum rush Massey with a series of wild strikes but Massey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD# Massey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Parker quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB# Massey wants to work for an arm triangle but Parker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Massey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Parker has managed to free his arm - good work. Parker is trying is best to control the position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Parker is looking to stand up but Massey isn't so interested in that idea. #T1# The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Parker is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Parker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Massey's half guard.#SUB2# Parker is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2# Parker wants to pass to mount but Massey is defending the position. Massey has hold of Parker's hands but Parker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2# Parker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Massey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Parker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Massey defends it well. #T3# Parker trying to control from half guard but Massey is working away. Massey is trying to stand up here but Parker is controlling him well. Nice strikes from Parker there. #ROC2# Massey is rocked! Parker lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Massey! More strikes land and this one is all over! Parker jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Parker! A victorious Josh Parker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Date: Oct 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Schultz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Gambino is trying to control but can't.
Gambino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gambino wants to get back to his feet. Gambino wants to sweep but Schultz has passed to side control! Gambino is looking to regain half guard here but Schultz keeps moving and retains side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gambino is letting Schultz control him for a moment. Gambino manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1# Gambino not landing any meaningful shots this time. Schultz wants to control but Gambino is keeping busy.
Gambino trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom. Schultz is concentrating on defense, preventing Gambino from advancing position. #SUB# Schultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Schultz has his hands clasped together around Gambino's back. He's all about the action. Gambino missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Schultz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Schultz is pressing down on Gambino's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Schultz looking to control.
Gambino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schultz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Schultz wants to stand up but Gambino is controlling him. Gambino wants to stand but Schultz is controlling his posture from full guard. Schultz wants to sweep here but Gambino controlling him for the moment. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Gambino gets tackled into the cage by Schultz. Schultz maintains the clinch. #T3# Schultz gets underhooks to prevent Gambino's takedown attempt.
Gambino misses with an elbow strike.
Gambino tries to pull guard but Schultz won't allow it.
Gambino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Gambino is trying to drag Schultz to the mat but Schultz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Hilton Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carmine Gambino.#BC# Schultz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gambino throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Horrible takedown attempt by Gambino or perhaps it was just good defense by Schultz, which made it look bad. Schultz throws a big counter combination but Gambino scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4##TD# Schultz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gambino was covering up waiting for the punch and Schultz finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2# Gambino wriggles free and stands up. Gambino tries for a takedown but Schultz circles away easily#CL# and Schultz counters by clinching up. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gambino looking to stall.
#BC# Schultz breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hilton Schultz will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Nice sprawl there from Schultz as Gambino shoots in.#TD# Schultz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gambino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB# Schultz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gambino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gambino is trying to control Schultz's posture but Schultz avoids it. Gambino is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Schultz asserts his dominance and retains side control. Schultz avoids the strikes from the bottom by Gambino.#T1# Gambino bucks up and tries to throw Schultz off but instead Schultz has got his back! Gambino wants to get back to his feet. Gambino tries to escape but Schultz has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Gambino trying to get back to his feet but Schultz is in full control for now. #SUB# Schultz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Gambino wants to get back to his feet. Schultz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gambino can do to turn this around? Schultz doesn't have the hooks in and Gambino manages to turn into his guard.
Schultz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schultz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Schultz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gambino is controlling him. #T3# Schultz lands some strikes from the bottom.#SU2# Gambino gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. No luck for Gambino with that takedown attempt. Gambino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Gambino throws a combination. Schultz tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Gambino lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gambino throws a leg kick that is checked#CL# and Schultz counters by clinching up. #T4# Gambino is trying to drag Schultz to the mat but Schultz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Hilton Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carmine Gambino. Gambino scores with an uppercut up the middle. Schultz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD# Schultz pulls Gambino into guard.
Hilton Schultz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Schultz looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Gambino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Gambino is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carmine Gambino will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Gambino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Gambino is trying to stall.
Schultz slowing the pace effectively. Schultz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gambino throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Schultz manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Gambino.#T1# Gambino throws a series of punches but Schultz avoids them all with ease. Schultz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gambino. Gambino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schultz avoids it really well and circles away. Schultz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gambino. Gambino lands with a cross. #CL# Schultz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2# Schultz trying to land knees to the body.
Gambino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schultz smiles and moves away.
Gambino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Schultz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schultz. Gambino wants to take the fight to the mat but Schultz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Hilton Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carmine Gambino.#BC# Schultz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gambino tries to land a front kick but Schultz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2# Gambino has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz. Schultz stalling.
#TD# Schultz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gambino uses from the top position. #T3# Gambino missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB# Schultz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Schultz controlling the position. Gambino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Schultz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gambino wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position. Gambino with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Gambino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Schultz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Schultz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Gambino looking for a guillotine here but Schultz defends easily.
Gambino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2# Gambino has his foot on Schultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schultz works his way back into a safe position though. Schultz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Schultz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gambino for as long as he can get away with.#ES2# Gambino has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Schultz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Carmine Gambino. I think Gambino has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carmine Gambino!
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Event:
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Date: Oct 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Ashley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Ashley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Ashley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Fu sitting in guard, not really doing much. Fu wants to pass the guard but Ashley is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fu won't allow Ashley to sweep him here. Ashley is working hard here to advance position. Fu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1# Ashley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fu throws a big elbow that misses. Fu looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Ashley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Fu feints and as Ashley raises his hands in defense, Fu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Ashley looking to control.
Ashley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Fu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2# Fu controls from within his opponent's guard. Ashley wants to control but Fu passes easily into half guard.
Fu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2# Fu seems to be looking for submissions.
Fu is thwarting Ashley's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Fu is trying to work for a kimura but Ashley is defending well.
#T3##SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Fu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ashley is trying to control but can't.
Fu controlling the action here. #SU2# Fu stands up out of the half guard. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Ashley keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2# Fu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Ashley is looking to get back to full guard here but Fu has managed to pass to side control instead. Fu throws a strike aimed at the side of Ashley's head but Ashley avoids it well. Ashley struggling a bit here. The referee asks Fu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fu prefers to stall for the moment though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sloppy strikes there by Fu. Fu scoring with punches and elbows. Fu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashley keeps working. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierce Fu dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Fu tries to clinch but Ashley is having none of it. #TD2# Fu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ashley is looking to control Fu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ashley avoid being mounted? Ashley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Fu is trying to control. Ashley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Ashley manages to get to full guard.
Pierce Fu has got the better of the ground game so far. Ashley pulls Fu in to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ashley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ashley looking to control.
#T1# Fu pushing down on Ashley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Fu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Ashley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Fu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Fu trying to pass the guard but Ashley defending well. Fu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ashley defending well though. Ashley wants to improve his position but Fu is controlling well.
#SUB2# Fu is looking for a kimura but Ashley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fu to get the leverage. #T2# Ashley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Fu looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Fu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Let's hope that Fu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2# Fu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ashley trying to control but Fu postures up.
Ashley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fu on the ground. Fu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3# Fu is thwarting Ashley's attempts to control the position. Well, if Fu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fu is continuing to stall. Fu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Fu is figuring out what he wants to do next. Ashley wants to control but Fu is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Fu controlling the action here. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Fu takes a swing at Ashley's ribcage but misses. #TD2# Fu looking to score a takedown here. Ashley is defending well but Fu drives through and ends up in Ashley's guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fu pushes down on Ashley's leg and manages to get into half guard. Ashley trying to hold on to Fu's head to control him but Fu postures up.
Ashley is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fu thows a huge punch but Ashley dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierce Fu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Fu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Fu wants to pass the guard but Ashley is defending well. Fu passes into side control, despite Ashley's attempt to control the position.
Ashley is being controlled here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ashley can't do much from the bottom here. Fu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Ashley is looking to reverse the position. Fu has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fu takes a little break here. Ashley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Fu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Fu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Fu just content to control the position. Fu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashley keeps working. Ashley looks to move to half guard but instead Fu has passed into mount! Damn! Fu controlling the pace for now. #T2# Ashley is looking to get to half guard.#SU2# Fu gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ashley doesn't manage to clinch there - Fu circles away.
#TD2# Fu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fu remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2# Ashley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fu's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Fu! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ashley has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pierce Fu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2017 |
#R1# Manzo has a takedown stuffed. Mckinney changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Manzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Mckinney sprawls well. He's pushed Manzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD# Mckinney shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Manzo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mckinney is working away from the top position though. Manzo is trying to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manzo keeps trying to improve his position. Manzo wants to get back to full guard but Mckinney has mounted him! Mckinney content just to control the position here. #T1# Manzo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mckinney won't let Manzo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Mckinney really is a fat lump. Manzo is looking to improve his position but Mckinney isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB# Mckinney has control of Manzo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Manzo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB# Mckinney wants to finish this one by submission but Manzo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mckinney. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Manzo is trying to escape the mount.
Manzo is just holding on here. Mckinney manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Manzo right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Manzo tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Mckinney has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Manzo is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaias Mckinney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1# Esken Jr moves in looking to clinch but Parker pushes him off.#CL2# Esken Jr drives through and clinches with Parker against the cage.
Parker wants to stall.
Esken Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle. Esken Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards. Esken Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Parker.
Esken Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch. Esken Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Esken Jr is defending well. Esken Jr slows down the pace here.
Esken Jr lands with a left to the head. #T1# Esken Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2# Parker is rocked! Esken Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oh Parker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him. Parker avoids the elbow strike from Esken Jr, against the cage.
Esken Jr lands a shoulder strike. Esken Jr unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Parker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Esken Jr is unloading with more strikes now! Parker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Esken Jr! Josh Parker spoke after the fight, saying 'It was great to just get a chance to fight in the cage. You never lose you only learn. Now i will Train an train so that next time i get that win.'.
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